Malvern Preparatory School Receives $5 Million Gift to Support Malvern. Forever.

Malvern Preparatory School is proud to announce a generous $5,000,000 gift from Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davis ’78. This transformational gift will support the construction of the Student Life Center, establish an endowment fund for operational expenses of the building, and provide ongoing support for the Malvern Fund. This comprehensive gift directly reflects the tenets set forth by Malvern. Forever.: The Campaign for our Future.

“Supporting the mission and students of Malvern Prep is very important to me. This gift supports and acknowledges the faculty, staff, and administration who tirelessly carry out our proud Augustinian mission on a daily basis,” said Mr. Davis. 

Projected to open in the 2026-2027 academic year, the Student Life Center will serve our community with features like specialized classrooms for programs like data analytics and health & wellness, state-of-the-art athletic locker rooms, and dedicated spaces for faculty supporting student life.

Mr. Davis is proud of the progress that Malvern Prep has made since his time as a student. “1975 was not that long ago, I remember those days of uncertainty for the future of the school. It is tremendous to see how far we have come and where we are headed,” he said. 

This gift further enhances the historic and transformational aspects of the Malvern. Forever. Campaign while simultaneously recognizing our humble beginnings and past challenges. 

“Malvern Prep is deeply grateful to alumni like Mr. Davis who understand the values of an Augustinian education and who choose to give back so profoundly. His generosity enables us to continue the tradition of educating young men to lead with humility and heart,” shared Mr. Patrick Sillup, Head of School.

About the Campaign

The Malvern. Forever. comprehensive campaign, which has reached 88% of its $65 million goal at the time of this announcement, is dedicated to securing the resources needed to sustain and enhance our programs, facilities, and student opportunities. Investments in this initiative ensure that Malvern Prep continues to be a leader in education, fostering the growth of young men who are prepared to excel in college and beyond.